Lawyer or Social Worker 90 - 100 %

Dietikon

Key information

Publication date:06 August 2025
Workload:90 – 100%
Place of work:Dietikon

Job summary

The KESB ensures protection for children and adults in need. Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to making a difference.

Tasks

Conduct independent investigations and issue relevant orders.
Perform hearings and ensure legal representation.
Draft decisions and maintain meeting minutes.

Skills

Degree in law, social work, or psychology required.
Experience in child and adult protection law essential.
Strong communication and analytical thinking skills needed.

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The Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) is responsible for ensuring the protection of children and adults. It clarifies the situation based on reports from affected individuals or third parties. If adults cannot safeguard their own interests and are unable to appoint someone to do so, or if parents do not sufficiently care for the well-being of their children and are not fully or partially able to access the necessary support, the KESB orders appropriate protective measures or support. The KESB District Dietikon, based in the city of Dietikon, is responsible for Aesch, Birmensdorf, Dietikon, Geroldswil, Oberengstringen, Oetwil an der Limmat, Schlieren, Uitikon, Unterengstringen, Urdorf, and Weiningen, with a total of 95,000 residents. The Legal & Social Affairs department conducts clarifications and supports the authority members in their further tasks.

For the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB) of the District Dietikon, Legal & Social Affairs Department, we are looking for a temporary position starting immediately for 6 months.

Your Tasks

Independent clarification of facts and issuing corresponding orders to third parties, involving relevant know-how
Independent conduct of hearings, ensuring legal representation
Drafting of decisions
Minutes taking at authority meetings
Supporting the authority in further tasks
Providing information on child and adult protection topics (by phone and at the counter)

Your Profile

Tertiary degree in law, social work, or psychology
Professional experience in child and adult protection law, at the court, or in a professional guardianship
Ability to address social issues in a legal context and focus clarifications on the level of KESB activities
Resilience, flexibility, a touch of humor, and willingness to think constructively for the whole
Conceptual, analytical, and networked thinking
Proficient in oral and written expression
Team player, ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary context
Empathy towards people in difficult life situations

We Offer

Interesting, diverse, independent, and responsible work
Modern employment conditions
Professional support and intervision
A workplace in the center of Dietikon
A warm working atmosphere in a dynamic team

Application and Information
For inquiries, please contact Monik Perroulaz, Head of Legal & Social Affairs, at phone 044 744 14 24 or Sarah Denz, Deputy Head, at phone 044 744 14 35. Learn more about the city of Dietikon at www.dietikon.ch . We look forward to your online application!